Abruzzo · Chieti

Valle Caterina beach

42.212° N, 14.590° ESandy beach · facing northeast

Photo: Ted Moravec · CC0

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Today's score (afternoon) · Updated on 13 oct 2026 at 16:59

1.3 m

Waves

30 km/h

Wind

Rain

20°

Temperature

About the beach

Valle Caterina beach, within Torino di Sangro (the province of Chieti, Abruzzo), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.

“Valle Caterina beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.

The beach faces northeast (29°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.

Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.

Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).

Text generated from open data (OpenStreetMap, EEA, ISTAT) by QualeSpiaggia · updated 13 oct 2026

7-day forecast

Sea score for the next 7 days
Day	Morning	Afternoon	Temp.
TODAY 13 oct	49	52	20°C
WED 14 oct	49	52	20°C
THU 15 oct	73	82	22°C
FRI 16 oct	73	64	21°C
SAT 17 oct	79	82	20°C
SUN 18 oct	91	71	21°C
MON 19 oct	73	71	21°C

Where is Valle Caterina beach

Valle Caterina beach is located in the municipality of Torino di Sangro, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.21175, 14.58983.

4.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Torino di Sangro and 38 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.

Valle Caterina beach is part of: Trabocchi Coast.

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Winds and shelter at Valle Caterina beach

The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (29°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.

Effect of the winds at Valle Caterina beach
Wind	From	Effect here
Tramontane	north	From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea
Gregale	northeast	From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea
Levante	east	Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible
Sirocco	southeast	Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect
Ostro	south	From inland: sheltered, calmer sea
Libeccio	southwest	From inland: sheltered, calmer sea
Ponente	west	Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect
Mistral	northwest	Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible

Questions about Valle Caterina beach

Can you swim at Valle Caterina beach today?

Today (afternoon) the sea score at Valle Caterina beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 20°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.

Where is Valle Caterina beach?

Torino di Sangro (CH), Abruzzo, 38 km as the crow flies from Chieti.

Which wind is Valle Caterina beach sheltered from?

Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).

Is Valle Caterina beach sandy or rocky?

Valle Caterina beach is a sandy beach.

How is the water quality at Valle Caterina beach?

Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).

Nearby beaches

Within 18 km, with today's score

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